VA delays amid government shutdown leaves Central Florida veteran’s body stranded in funeral home
Read full article: VA delays amid government shutdown leaves Central Florida veteran’s body stranded in funeral homeThe body of a U.S. Air Force veteran has remained at a Kissimmee funeral home for more than a month, as a government shutdown leaves his caregiver struggling to secure funeral benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Isaac Brown and Keyjuan Brown help No. 16 Louisville rush past Virginia Tech in 28-16 victory
Read full article: Isaac Brown and Keyjuan Brown help No. 16 Louisville rush past Virginia Tech in 28-16 victoryIsaac Brown rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown before leaving late with a leg injury and Keyjuan Brown scored twice in the second half to lift No. 16 Louisville to a 28-16 victory over Virginia Tech. Miller Moss added a touchdown pass for the Cardinals, who rallied Saturday from a 16-7 halftime deficit to win their third straight game.
Navy loses two aircraft from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier within 30 minutes
Read full article: Navy loses two aircraft from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier within 30 minutesThe Navy's Pacific Fleet says a fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other.
Director of Revenue Planning & Analysis
Read full article: Director of Revenue Planning & AnalysisThe Director of Revenue Planning & Analysis (RP&A) partners with Sales, Digital, and Finance leadership to provide strategic insights, forecasting accuracy, and performance visibility across all revenue channels.
News organizations, including Hegseth’s former employer Fox, reject new Pentagon reporting rules
Read full article: News organizations, including Hegseth’s former employer Fox, reject new Pentagon reporting rulesFox News, the former employer of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has joined a near-unanimous outpouring of news organizations rejecting new rules for journalists based in the Pentagon.
Commanders stars Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin out against the Falcons with injuries
Read full article: Commanders stars Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin out against the Falcons with injuriesThe Washington Commanders will face the Atlanta Falcons without quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
Restoration of torn-down Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military says
Read full article: Restoration of torn-down Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military saysA U.S. Army official says restoring a memorial to the Confederacy that was removed from Arlington National Cemetery at the recommendation of Congress will cost roughly $10 million total.
Dan Quinn says he's glad Terry McLaurin remains a presence at Commanders camp amid contract dispute
Read full article: Dan Quinn says he's glad Terry McLaurin remains a presence at Commanders camp amid contract disputeCommanders coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that wide receiver Terry McLaurin told him directly about his request to be traded amid a contract dispute but the coach has not addressed the matter with the other players as the team continues to prepare for the season.
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Commanders, AP sources say
Read full article: Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Commanders, AP sources sayTwo-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin has asked the Washington Commanders to trade him because of a contract dispute.
Correction: US-Virginia-Wife-Killing story
Read full article: Correction: US-Virginia-Wife-Killing storyIn a story published July 25, 2025, about an IRS agent charged with killing his wife and another man, The Associated Press erroneously reported that a deputy chief from the Fairfax County police department resigned.
Pam Bondi dodges questions on Epstein and Bongino amid Justice Department turmoil
Read full article: Pam Bondi dodges questions on Epstein and Bongino amid Justice Department turmoilAttorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Tuesday about investigate files related to Jeffrey Epstein and her clash with a top FBI official.
Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Texas
Read full article: Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in TexasFormer President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.
Bulked up Jayden Daniels looks to have put on weight coming off rookie season with the Commanders
Read full article: Bulked up Jayden Daniels looks to have put on weight coming off rookie season with the CommandersJayden Daniels is in his second spring of NFL offseason workouts with the same coach and offense from his successful rookie year for the Washington Commanders.
For 1 sentinel, a final walk at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Read full article: For 1 sentinel, a final walk at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown SoldierArmy Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay of Indianapolis has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery for the last two years.
‘I’m still alive:’ Florida veteran mistakenly declared dead by VA fights for benefits
Read full article: ‘I’m still alive:’ Florida veteran mistakenly declared dead by VA fights for benefitsAn Army veteran in Florida is speaking out after being mistakenly declared dead by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Passenger flight and Air Force jet diverted from potential collision at DC airport
Read full article: Passenger flight and Air Force jet diverted from potential collision at DC airportA U.S. passenger flight preparing to leave the nation’s capital and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision.
VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care
Read full article: VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical careThe Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations said Wednesday.
Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC pollA new poll finds Americans’ confidence in air transportation and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington.
A timeline of last week's air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001
Read full article: A timeline of last week's air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001Almost a week after a helicopter and airplane collision in Washington killed 67 people, investigators are still at work as salvage crews pull out chunks of aircraft.
Remains of all 67 victims of the midair collision near DC recovered as NTSB probes altitude data
Read full article: Remains of all 67 victims of the midair collision near DC recovered as NTSB probes altitude dataThe remains of all 67 victims of the midair collision near Reagan National Airport have been recovered.
Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
Read full article: Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identifiedAuthorities say they have recovered the remains of 55 of the 67 people killed in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.
LPGA commissioner takes the blame for Solheim Cup transportation issues
Read full article: LPGA commissioner takes the blame for Solheim Cup transportation issuesLPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan has taken responsibility for the tour’s failure to get fans to the Solheim Cup in time to see the opening tee shots.
Solheim Cup begins with half-empty grandstands and fans stuck waiting for buses to course
Read full article: Solheim Cup begins with half-empty grandstands and fans stuck waiting for buses to courseThe opening match of the Solheim Cup began in front of half-empty grandstands surrounding the first tee at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, with transportation issues preventing fans from getting to the golf course.
Commanders fire employee after undercover video showed him disparaging players and fans
Read full article: Commanders fire employee after undercover video showed him disparaging players and fansThe Washington Commanders say they have fired an employee after he was shown making derogatory comments about players and fans in undercover video posted on social media.
Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application
Read full article: Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug applicationMilitary veterans have spent years lobbying for the use of psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD, but a sharply critical review of the club drug MDMA has put the therapy's approval in doubt.
NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games
Read full article: NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during gamesThe NFL says it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose.
Orlando-bound flight has close call with jet starting takeoff at Reagan National Airport
Read full article: Orlando-bound flight has close call with jet starting takeoff at Reagan National AirportAn Orlando-bound flight completed its trip Thursday from Virginia’s Ronald Reagan National Airport after avoiding a collision on the runway with a jet that was starting its takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Organization helps veterans with free transportation around Central Florida
Read full article: Organization helps veterans with free transportation around Central FloridaAndy is extremely passionate about serving veterans and is well-versed about their needs and how people can get involved through volunteering, especially with our biggest volunteer need, the DAV transportation network.
‘We keep our promises to the men and women who serve:’ How DAV aims to help more veterans this year
Read full article: ‘We keep our promises to the men and women who serve:’ How DAV aims to help more veterans this yearDAV helps veterans get their benefits, and offers several assistance programs on everything from careers to medical appointment transportation
Biden aiming to scrub medical debt from people’s credit scores, which could up ratings for millions
Read full article: Biden aiming to scrub medical debt from people’s credit scores, which could up ratings for millionsVice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration is beginning the process to remove medical bills from people’s credit scores.
Rivera clarifies his statement about Commanders players expressing concern with Bieniemy's style
Read full article: Rivera clarifies his statement about Commanders players expressing concern with Bieniemy's styleRon Rivera says he spoke to Eric Bieniemy about his comments that some Washington Commanders players expressed concern over the new offensive coordinator's coaching style.
Commanders camp opens with new owner Josh Harris in attendance and the buzz of a 'clean slate'
Read full article: Commanders camp opens with new owner Josh Harris in attendance and the buzz of a 'clean slate'The first practice of Washington Commanders training camp under new ownership definitely felt different than any opening day in decades.
A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legs
Read full article: A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legsAn American metropolis known for freeways and traffic has a newly discovered species named in its honor: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede.
‘Trust the process:’ Marine Corps veteran, social worker helps people through pour painting
Read full article: ‘Trust the process:’ Marine Corps veteran, social worker helps people through pour paintingWhen you first meet Larry Johns, the first thing you notice is his smile. So you probably wouldn’t guess he has served the country for decades, and now, serves his community as a social worker.
China tells tech manufacturers to stop using Micron chips, stepping up feud with United States
Read full article: China tells tech manufacturers to stop using Micron chips, stepping up feud with United StatesChina has stepped up a feud with Washington over security by telling users of computer equipment deemed sensitive to stop buying products from the biggest U.S. memory chipmaker, Micron Technology Inc. The country's cyberspace agency says Micron products have unspecified “serious network security risks” that threaten China’s information infrastructure and affect national security.
Larson pulls away from Logano to win at Martinsville
Read full article: Larson pulls away from Logano to win at MartinsvilleKyle Larson passed Joey Logano with 29 laps to go and went on to win his second Cup Series race of the season Sunday at Martinsville Speedway on a day when NASCAR welcomed back Chase Elliott.
Rivera: Del Rio apologized to Commanders players for remarks
Read full article: Rivera: Del Rio apologized to Commanders players for remarksWashington Commanders coach Ron Rivera says defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio addressed the team to apologize for his comments about protests in the summer of 2020 and the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia Tech now has a 73% student-voting rate — how can other schools follow suit?
Read full article: Virginia Tech now has a 73% student-voting rate — how can other schools follow suit?Groups across the state of Virginia work all year long to get students registered to vote in high school and college -- the idea being, if these students start young, they’ll vote their entire lives.
WATCH LIVE: President Biden visits Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: President Biden visits Tomb of Unknown SoldierPresident Joe Biden is marking the Memorial Day holiday by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before delivering a speech at Arlington National Cemetery.
Martinsville: Byron races to NASCAR Cup-leading 2nd victory
Read full article: Martinsville: Byron races to NASCAR Cup-leading 2nd victoryWilliam Byron took the lead on pit road after Stage 2 pit stops and held it pretty much the rest of the way at Martinsville Speedway to become the first repeat winner this season in NASCAR’s Cup Series.
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Airport crowds, airline ticket sales show travel recovering
Read full article: Airport crowds, airline ticket sales show travel recoveringAn American Airlines jet sits parked at a gate as light snow falls at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Arlington, Va. American Airlines says bookings are coming back they're nearly at pre-pandemic levels. Gasoline demand is up too, as more Americans travel by car. “I would just sort of reiterate the recommendations from CDC, saying please limit travel to essential travel for the time being.”New reported cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have increased 18% in the past two weeks. However, deaths declined 29% over that same period, to an average of 1,363 per day to 970 per day by Sunday. White House officials said Monday that more than 50 million Americans — nearly one in five adults — are now fully vaccinated.
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2 dead, 8 wounded in Virginia Beach oceanfront shootings, police say
Read full article: 2 dead, 8 wounded in Virginia Beach oceanfront shootings, police sayVIRGINIA BEACH, Va – Two people are dead and eight people were wounded in shootings along Virginia Beach’s oceanfront, police said Saturday. Eight people were shot just after 11 p.m. Friday, Virginia Beach police said in a news release. While officers were investigating the original shooting, shots were fired nearby, Neudigate said. The original shooting and the officer shooting were being investigated concurrently, the release said. “We have a very chaotic incident, a very chaotic night,” Neudigate said during the news conference.
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Virginia Tech women upset No. 2 NC State 83-71 in OT
Read full article: Virginia Tech women upset No. 2 NC State 83-71 in OTBLACKSBURG, Va. – Kenny Brooks has won nearly 63% of his games since becoming the Virginia Tech women’s basketball coach in 2016. Aisha Sheppard scored 18 of her 28 points in overtime to help Virginia Tech upset No. Virginia Tech had never beaten an opponent ranked higher than No. That was the difference.”AdElizabeth Kitley added 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Azana Baines had 16 points for Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech: Hosts North Carolina on Sunday.
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Louisville is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for 1st time
Read full article: Louisville is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for 1st timeLouisville coach Jeff Walz gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)For the first time in school history, coach Jeff Walz has Louisville at No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll. Louisville received 20 first-place votes from a 29-member national media panel. UConn coach Geno Auriemma is tied with the late Pat Summitt for the second most victories in women’s basketball history. ___More AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
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NHL teams begin to unveil advertisements on helmets
Read full article: NHL teams begin to unveil advertisements on helmetsIn this image provided by the Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson wears a helmet bearing a Capital One logo during NHL hockey practice, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Arlington, Va. (Zach Guerette/Washington Capitals via AP)There will be advertisements on NHL players' helmets this season as teams try to recoup revenue lost to the pandemic. The New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators became the first teams to unveil helmet ads Tuesday. “Of course, the teams are in a big hole,” Nashville chief revenue officer Chris Junghans said after the team announced its deal with Bridgestone. “So, they're looking for valuable, real valuable, tangible assets that will help us, guys like me, make partners whole. Each of the first three teams got a deal done with the company that sponsors the naming rights for its arena.
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